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Chronic Disease Prevention: Muscle vs. Fat, why is it critical?

jennaadmin | May 8, 2023

Chronic Disease Prevention: Muscle vs. Fat, why is it critical? By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC The world health organization reported that the population older than 60 years surpassed that of younger adolescents in 2020 and estimated that people aged > 60 years will be 20% by 2030. (WHO, 2022) The older population increases [...]

Auto Accident Injury: Physical Therapy the best Treatment option Neck, Shoulder, and Low Back Pain

jennaadmin | May 1, 2023

Auto Accident Injury: Physical Therapy the best Treatment option Neck, Shoulder, and Low Back Pain By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Five million Americans yearly suffer from whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) secondary to motor vehicle accidents. These accidents cost over $498 billion in wage loss, medical expenses, vehicle damage, and employer costs. (NSC Injury, 2022) [...]

Diabetes: A Wake-Up Call! We Can Do Better! Part III

jennaadmin | April 10, 2023

Diabetes: A Wake-Up Call! We Can Do Better! Part III By Dr. John Mishock, PT, DPT, DC View Part I and Part II of this series. Approximately 35 million adults in the US have Type 2 Diabetes, 12.6 million of whom are undiagnosed. In addition, nearly 166 million adults are also categorized as having prediabetes. [...]

Golf Sports Performance: Will resistance exercise training negatively impact my Golf Swing? What’s the benefit?

Teresa Stockton | May 25, 2022

By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Golf is a popular sport in the US, with over 32 million participants annually (National Golf Foundation, 2020). The most critical determinant of golf performance is the resulting combination of ball accuracy and driving distance. A significant amount of skill and deliberate practice is needed to hit […]

Sports performance: Will weight training negatively impact my basketball shot?

Teresa Stockton | May 12, 2022

By Dr. John R. Mishock Today’s elite-level basketball player needs high-level athleticism with elite-level skills in shooting, ball handling, and passing. When I was growing up, it was a common belief that lifting weights would make you too bulky and tight, negatively impacting your shooting form and accuracy. Some basketball coaches and trainers still hold […]